What if the life you really want is waiting on the other side of trusting yourself?
Simone knows what it feels like to follow the path that looks successful on paper while quietly knowing it's not the one you're meant to be on. After spending 16 years building a career in law, she made the courageous decision to back herself, embrace her creativity and build a jewellery brand that reflects who she truly is.
In this conversation, Erin and Simone explore the courage it takes to choose passion over expectation, why so many of us wait for permission before claiming who we are, and how learning to trust yourself can change every part of your life.
From navigating motherhood on her own terms to redefining success, embracing creativity and letting go of society's invisible rules, Simone shares an honest and refreshing perspective on building a life that feels aligned rather than simply ticking the boxes.
It's a conversation about identity, self-belief, creativity and giving yourself permission to create a life that genuinely lights you up.
In this episode, Simone shares:
- Why trusting yourself often starts with giving yourself permission to pursue what genuinely lights you up.
- How leaving a secure career in law led her to build a jewellery business by following creativity instead of expectations.
- Why you don't need a qualification or someone else's permission to claim the work you were born to do.
- The role mentors, coaches and supportive communities can play in helping you move past self-doubt and limiting beliefs.
- Why continuing to invest in your passions after becoming a parent can make you a happier and more present version of yourself.
- How redefining success around fulfilment, creativity and alignment can be more meaningful than chasing traditional milestones.
- Why waiting until you feel completely ready often keeps you stuck and the importance of simply taking the first step.
- How embracing play, creativity and experiences can help you build a life that feels authentic rather than one shaped by other people's expectations.
Key Quotes
\"You don't need a piece of paper to be who you were born to be.\"
\"The best version of me is what my son gets when I keep doing the things that light me up.\"
\"You can either follow the beliefs you've been brought up with, or you can choose your own and invest in the life you want to create.\"
\"Stop making excuses and just try the class. Everyone starts somewhere.\"
More about Simone
· Website: We The Stars
· Instagram: @we.the.stars
Simone’s Coach
Alex Harvey – Feminine Business Coach
· Website: The Modern Woman Academy
· Instagram: @alexh.com
You can get involved with the podcast online
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